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:''For the audio story of the same name, see [[The Time Machine (audio story)]].''
:''For the audio story of the same name, see [[The Time Machine (audio story)]].''


'''''The Time Machine''''' was a short [[science fiction]] novel by [[H.G. Wells]] very possibly inspired by Wells' adventure with [[Sixth Doctor|the Doctor]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Timelash (TV story)|Timelash]]'')
'''''The Time Machine''''' was a short [[science fiction]] novel by [[H.G. Wells]] very possibly inspired by Wells' adventure with [[Sixth Doctor|The Doctor]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Timelash (TV story)|Timelash]]'')


It's also possible that Wells was inspired by his friend [[Theophilus Tolliver]]. ([[TVC]]: ''[[The Eternal Present]]'')
It's also possible that Wells was inspired by his friend [[Theophilus Tolliver]]. ([[TVC]]: ''[[The Eternal Present]]'')
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Professsor [[Chronotis]] settled down to read a paperback copy of this story. ([[DW]]: ''[[Shada (TV story)|Shada]]'')
Professsor [[Chronotis]] settled down to read a paperback copy of this story. ([[DW]]: ''[[Shada (TV story)|Shada]]'')


Likewise, [[Seventh Doctor|the Doctor]] relaxed by reading a copy of this book. Following his [[regeneration]], [[Eighth Doctor|the new incarnation of the Doctor]] once more attempted to do the same, though a skipping record interrupted him both times. ([[DW]]: ''[[Doctor Who: The TV Movie]]'')
Likewise, [[Seventh Doctor|The Doctor]] relaxed by reading a copy of this book. Following his [[regeneration]], [[Eighth Doctor|the new incarnation of the Doctor]] once more attempted to do the same, though a skipping record interrupted him both times. ([[DW]]: ''[[Doctor Who: The TV Movie]]'')


==Behind the Scenes==
==Behind the Scenes==

Revision as of 10:40, 8 July 2008

For the audio story of the same name, see The Time Machine (audio story).

The Time Machine was a short science fiction novel by H.G. Wells very possibly inspired by Wells' adventure with The Doctor. (DW: Timelash)

It's also possible that Wells was inspired by his friend Theophilus Tolliver. (TVC: The Eternal Present)

Professsor Chronotis settled down to read a paperback copy of this story. (DW: Shada)

Likewise, The Doctor relaxed by reading a copy of this book. Following his regeneration, the new incarnation of the Doctor once more attempted to do the same, though a skipping record interrupted him both times. (DW: Doctor Who: The TV Movie)

Behind the Scenes

Doctor Who owes a great debt to H.G. Wells in general and to The Time Machine. The 1960 film version in particular, combined with Wells The War of the Worlds quite possibly inspired The Daleks.

External links

The Time Machine